Homebound Services

Homebound instruction maintains continuity

Homebound instruction maintains educational continuity for students who, because of medical or mental health issues, cannot attend school for more than three weeks. Homebound instruction is not used in lieu of the student's normal educational placement. For students who are eligible to receive special education services and who may require homebound services, an IEP (Individual Education plan) team will determine whether homebound instruction is appropriate.

Prior to applying for homebound services, the school and family will make every effort to accommodate the student's situation to allow the student to remain in the classroom.

Homebound is a temporary service and should not be considered a replacement of school or classroom instruction.

Homebound guidelines

Apply for Homebound Services at your student's school

The parent must provide the school with a medical letter or completed PSD Homebound Medical Statement form, as well as a completed Authorization for Disclosure of Protected Health Information form. (Forms are available from the school.)

Students should attend school as much as possible until the application is processed.

A doctor's recommendation does not guarantee homebound services and should not be used to stop attending school.